Spotlight Artist

Armando Sebastian

West
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You Did Not Protect Me

Woman in traditional dress with floral headdress, holding objects, colorful chalkboard background.

acrylic, oil, and oil stick on canvas

Deep Ellum Dreaming

Person in a bathtub with floating objects, including an American flag and photos, green tiles around.

acrylic and oil on canvas

Boy from Mars

Person in a pink jacket with embroidered patches under a starry night sky and comet.

oil on canvas

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Artist Statement

 My work is mainly inspired by life experiences, rooted in autobiographical details from my childhood and adolescence. I use media to tell stories through my art and explore questions of identity and gender. With reference to poets, music icons, and symbols amid vibrant landscapes, you’ll find yourself delving into an atmosphere of human pain and vulnerability reminiscent of the ex-voto paintings. I celebrate my Mexican heritage using bright colors inspired by folk art. I often depict themes of love and spirituality in my paintings, hoping that my work can transcend time, language, and cultural boundaries.

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